465 - Made-Up Martial Arts, Have You Really Mastered Them, Disciple?

Chapter 465: Enmities Settled, Heaven Collapses and Dragon Falls Blood Extreme looked at Jiang Buping, whose expression was cold, with an incredulous look on his face. Even as his remnant soul was dissipating, he seemed unfazed. Meanwhile, Jiang Tianming and Yun Yan'er, transformed into illusory heads, were filled with unwillingness and pain in their eyes, along with boundless fear. They opened their mouths as if wanting to speak, but no words emerged. Pop! The two illusory heads burst like bubbles and vanished. Jiang Tianming and Yun Yan'er were completely annihilated! Blood Extreme’s lips moved slightly. "What technique is that?" In his mind, only the memory of that spear remained, indescribable, ineffable. With a single strike, the spear pierced through his remnant soul. That supreme slaying force was dissolving his remnant soul. It seemed that as long as there was a soul, it couldn't escape or resist that spear. Blood Extreme fancied himself a once formidable existence, believing that not even immortals, nor Heaven Convergence Realm martial artists, could harm him. Even if one mastered an incredibly powerful soul-annihilating art, their realm was too low to kill his remnant soul. He had misjudged it all. Only at this final moment did he realize that Jiang Buping’s spear technique went beyond his understanding—it was no mere secret art or technique for annihilating souls. How could such a prodigy arise in the Tai-Cang world? This path of killing was immensely powerful. The one who created such a formidable path surely had no equal in Tai-Cang. But wasn’t he already dead? Jiang Buping said indifferently, "You do not deserve to know!" With another pop, Blood Extreme turned into blood-red smoke and dissipated; that remnant soul was gone. In the Tai-Kun Realm, from a pile of stones emerged a brown-red flame, revealing Blood Extreme’s visage. "Dead?!" His expression was one of disbelief. His remnant soul was not weak; even a Heaven Convergence Realm martial artist couldn’t resist or kill it. Yet it had perished! "Jiang Buping, was it?" Muttering to himself, Blood Extreme vanished underground. The gathered powerful figures remained silent. A remnant soul of such a formidable Underworld Abyss entity had dissipated. The Jiang clan’s great elder and others bore complex expressions. The grudge between Jiang Buping and Jiang Tianming ended at this moment. With it, perhaps, ended all ties between Jiang Buping and the Jiang clan. Members of the Wan Shi Alliance like Hong One and Hong Two felt joy. The stronger Jiang Buping was, the higher their chances against Meng Chong. Even if Meng Chong couldn’t be defeated in the end, injuring him or exhausting him greatly would give the Wan Shi Alliance their opportunity! Jiang Buping pointed his spear coldly towards the Cloud Sect group. "I wish to kill the Cloud Sect's Sect Master. Does anyone object or intend to interfere?" The powerful cultivators of Cloud Sect were silent, stepping back, leaving the Sect Master alone. Jiang Buping was invincible! "One wrong thought, and I reap the bitter fruit. No need for you to act!" the Sect Master said with a resigned smile. Pop! His body dissipated, his soul extinguishing, committing suicide. Jiang Buping’s cold gaze lingered on the Cloud Sect, as the Grand Elder grabbed several figures. "Our previous Sect Master made grave errors, bringing us hardship. You all were his confidants. To preserve the Cloud Sect's inheritance, we purge his remnants today!" With the Grand Elder’s words, other elders acted in concert. In a short time, anyone related to the previous Sect Master and Yun Yan'er was killed. "The remnant of the Yun family is completely eradicated. We beg Young Master Jiang's magnanimity to spare the Cloud Sect!" The Cloud Sect's Grand Elder and others pleaded respectfully and fearfully. Jiang Buping’s gaze shifted idly away; all in the Cloud Sect that deserved death were gone. There was no more enmity with the remaining, and so matters concluded. He stepped towards the Jiang clan’s camp. At this moment, many in the Jiang clan looked ashen, trembling. "Buping, you..." The great elder opened his mouth, but Jiang Buping coldly stated, "I am no longer connected to the Jiang family!" His gaze passed over the clan leader to several elders, his eyes turning icy. Swoosh! A spear struck out, and in an instant, a clan elder screamed wretchedly as his body crumbled and his soul began dissipating. Other clan elders turned pale, hurriedly avoiding the targeted elder. Boom! Suddenly, a few clan elders unleashed their most guarded secret arts, attempting to flee. But Jiang Buping, with a calm expression, thrust his spear repeatedly, igniting a series of agonized screams that made everyone’s skin crawl. It was the scenes of their souls suffering. Several Jiang clan elders’ bodies crumbled, their souls dissolving, dying slowly for Jiang Buping’s revenge; he wished them to suffer before death. At this moment, the outcast rebelled, and enmities were settled, venting years of resentment fully. Jiang Buping cast a cold glance at the Jiang clan and turned to leave. No one dared to retain him, nor did anyone dare to speak. Warriors who came from various realms felt a tinge of regret— the Jiang clan did not go all-out against Jiang Buping, nor did he annihilate the clan. Despite the slight regret, witnessing such awe-inspiring battles and Jiang Buping's killing path was worthwhile. As the wind and clouds gathered in Tai-Kun, the much-anticipated tale of the outcast’s revenge would surely spread across the Divine Domain, becoming an iconic event in martial history, celebrated by all. At that moment, Jiang Buping looked in a certain direction. "Come, let us fight." "Very well!" Excited murmurs spread, as Gun Demon fought the God of War?! The forces of Wan Shi Alliance were particularly eager; today was the day their arch-nemesis might be slain! Boom! As Meng Chong appeared, golden light enveloped him, resembling a heavenly deity with a great blade in hand, causing wind and thunder to rise, altering the heavens and earth. Across Tai-Kun, all powerful figures watched eagerly as Gun Demon faced the God of War, unaware of the tumult in the distant Dragon Mountain Realm, shaking the Divine Domain to its core! Above Longyuan, dark clouds loomed, lightning flashed, and silver chains shimmered. The shadow of a giant multicolored tiger slowly took form. A majestic divine aura surged heavenward. Roar! The tiger’s roar swept through the skies with overwhelming might, engulfing everything. Boom! Lightning crackled as silver chains tightened. Heavy dark clouds descended, revealing what seemed like a small world within. Roar! A roar emerged right after a thunderous explosion, causing heaven and earth to lose color. The shadowy giant tiger seemed provoked into roaring too. Atop Dragon Spring Jade Platform, the Wind Spirit Tiger sensed something amiss. Uncontrollably, its power surged, and its bloodline boiled. Turning its gaze skyward, its pupils constricted in shock. "Tian Seventeen, what is this?" The Wind Spirit Tiger roared. There was no response. At that moment, the Wind Spirit Tiger realized something was wrong; it felt as if it were being sacrificed. Yet, looking at the emerging Heavenly Tiger's essence blood, it was reluctant to leave. Roar! It roared furiously, transforming into a giant tiger, its full strength exploding forth. Boom! Thunder rolled, dark clouds sank, and chains clinked audibly. In the Dragon Mountain Realm, spiritual beasts cowered, unmoving. Meanwhile, martial artists sensed impending doom—a crisis looming. "What’s happening?" "Not sure, but my gut tells me something big and dangerous is coming." "No way. Dragon Mountain Realm isn’t safe. We need to leave!" Some perceptive martial artists hurriedly made their way to the realm gate, preparing to leave. Boom! "It is about time!" Tian Seventeen watched from a distance over Longyuan, a pink pearl in hand. "A little more chaos," he said, launching the pearl onto a chain. The pink glow traveled along it into the dark clouds above. Roar! A roar echoed from the clouds; thunder roiled, winds shifted, and the dark clouds thickened. Yet within, the small world vision became clearer. Roar! The giant multicolored tiger joined in roaring. New Terms and Translations: 1. Jiang Tianming (姜天銘) and Yun Yan'er (雲煙兒) - Jiang Tianming and Yun Yan'er are two characters involved in the narrative, "Jiang Buping" is the protagonist involved in conflict with them. 2. Blood Extreme (血極) - Refers to a formidable antagonist whose remnant soul was defeated by Jiang Buping. A literal translation would be "Blood Extreme," capturing the ominous and intense nature of the character. 3. Heaven Convergence Realm (天合境) - A mystical realm or stage in martial arts cultivation, indicating advanced spiritual power. Alternatives might include "Heavenly Union Realm" but maintaining "Convergence" suggests the process of reaching this apex. 4. Tai-Kun Realm (太崑境) - A geographical or conceptual term, suggesting a specific area or region within this world. "Kun" seems to refer to a broad or weighty concept. 5. Dragon Mountain Realm (龙山境) - A place in the novel's universe, presumably imbued with mystical or martial significance. 6. Longyuan (龍淵) - Translated as "Dragon Abyss," it seems like a significant, mystical location. 7. Tian Seventeen (天十七) - A character whose actions affect the course of events, name likely signifies a rank or position. Alternative might be "Sky Seventeen." 8. Wind Spirit Tiger (風靈虎) - A name for a spirit or mystical creature, suggesting a creature with attributes of wind and spiritual might. 9. Cloud Sect (雲上宗) - A sect within the narrative, indicative of a hierarchical organization in the martial world. 10. Wan Shi Alliance (萬世盟) - An alliance or faction within this martial universe. "Shi" often denotes "world," suggesting a coalition with worldly influence. 11. Gun Demon (槍魔) - Refers to Jiang Buping, emphasizing his masterful prowess with the spear. It conveys both his skill and perhaps a demonic ruthlessness in battle. **Changes/Notes on Existing Terms:** - For "Heaven Convergence Realm" (天合境), due to the context, it reflects the idea of a pinnacle realm where convergence signifies harmony, ideal for depicting supreme martial levels. - "Tai-Kun Realm" should be added for future consistency. - Blood Extreme could be considered to have once wielded a cultivation involving aspects of martial prowess, necessitating a consistent title framework within their context. No puns or wordplay is evident in these excerpts. Ongoing translation maintains original character integrity while ensuring narrative coherence across martial ranks and mystical territories. At a certain moment on the Longyuan Jade Platform, a drop of Heavenly Tiger's essence blood finally emerged, transforming into a small, colorful Heavenly Tiger. The Wind Spirit Tiger was overjoyed and quickly swallowed the essence blood. As soon as it swallowed the blood, a booming sound echoed in its mind, causing it dizziness and confusion. At that moment, it sensed its body becoming uncontrollable. Moreover, a vast divine power emerged within it, stimulating its bloodline and purifying it. What should have been a moment of excitement turned into one of anxiety for the Wind Spirit Tiger. A strong sense of crisis arose in its heart—it couldn't even flee if it wanted to. Roar! The Heavenly Tiger roared at the sky, assuming an attack posture, as if facing a lifelong enemy, stimulating its battle spirit. The Wind Spirit Tiger's soul shivered. It was alarmed because the essence blood of the Heavenly Tiger was being continuously consumed, along with its own vitality. Even though its bloodline was being purified, continuing this way, it would surely die! Moreover, the Wind Spirit Tiger sensed an immense terror within the heavy dark clouds above, watching over it. Or rather, its roar had angered that great terror. No! It wasn't the Wind Spirit Tiger itself, but the aura of the Heavenly Tiger that enraged the formidable presence within the clouds! Boom! The dark clouds pressed down upon Longyuan, as the chains clinked ominously, seemingly ready to snap at any moment. Suddenly, the Heavenly Tiger's phantom merged with the Wind Spirit Tiger, transforming into a mighty Heavenly Tiger roaring towards the sky and assuming an attack posture. A Heavenly Tiger aura enveloped its body and surged into the heavens. A terrifying noise then echoed, its oppressive power enough to make all beasts crawl, causing all living beings to tremble. Roaring into existence, the Heavenly Tiger carried an inherent divine might. The Wind Spirit Tiger's soul shivered, unable to control itself. The Heavenly Tiger and the presence within the clouds roared at each other, enraging each other further. As the clouds descended, lightning thundered, and the atmosphere stirred violently. Suddenly, a cracking sound was heard. The Wind Spirit Tiger, terrified, saw the heavens collapse! As the chains broke, the clouds exploded, thunder rolled, and the heavens fractured! What seemed like a miniature realm, or a special space, abruptly crumbled, taking with it the firmament. With the heavens collapsing, a deluge of more powerful spiritual energy poured down like a funnel, making the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy intensely active. A mysterious, profound resonance appeared in Longyuan's domain. The Wind Spirit Tiger saw beyond the heavens, a glimpse of a more expansive realm, beyond the Divine Domain, a sight that stirred longing. It was said only a heavenly ladder could grant access to such a place. Suddenly, two words surfaced in the Wind Spirit Tiger's consciousness, seemingly from the Heavenly Tiger's bloodline heritage. Dao Domain (道域)! Before the Wind Spirit Tiger could comprehend the heavens' collapse, an even greater horror unfolded! As the heavens crumbled, icy thunder rolled amid the collapsing clouds, and lightning-laden snowflakes fell. Amidst the lightning and snowflakes, something descended! Roar! The Heavenly Tiger roared, unleashing a terrifying attack. Its great jaws expelled a destructive gale, and under the influence of the Heavenly Tiger's will, the Wind Spirit Tiger leaped forward. "Aaaah!" The Wind Spirit Tiger's soul emitted a terrified scream. With the collapse of the heavens, what descended was a True Dragon! A legendary True Dragon never seen before descended with the heavenly collapse! Dragon and Tiger Clash? What power does the Wind Spirit Tiger possess to contend with a True Dragon? "Tian Seventeen, I f***ing curse you!" The Wind Spirit Tiger cursed loudly. Roar! A dragon's roar echoed through the sky, its regal dragon might sweeping across heaven and earth. A majestic, flawless jade-white dragon of several hundred feet in length gazed down, dragon aura stirring the clouds, clashing with the Heavenly Tiger's aura. In the ensuing boom, a fissure in the heavens, through which a corner of the Dao Domain could be seen, seemed to slowly mend. Chilling cold and thundering snow, a dragon claw tore down, forcefully ripping apart the Heavenly Tiger's will, annihilating its aura, and reaching for the Wind Spirit Tiger. With the Heavenly Tiger's will extinguished, the Wind Spirit Tiger regained control over its body, yet felt incredibly weakened, as if its vitality was nearly spent. Although its bloodline had been purified, the remnants of essence blood imbued with purer Heavenly Tiger blood, the Wind Spirit Tiger felt no joy. Not to mention whether the consumed essence could recover; the crisis at hand could not be overcome! That was a True Dragon! Weakened beyond measure, even at its peak, the Wind Spirit Tiger couldn't withstand such an assault! "Tian Seventeen, I fought your mother eighteen rounds, you're a bastard!" The Wind Spirit Tiger roared in despair and rage. As the dragon claw descended, it noticed the penetrating gaze of the jade-white True Dragon was blood-red, violently frenzied, seemingly driven mad by rage. For a moment, the Wind Spirit Tiger felt utterly defenseless; these wretches, even daring to scheme against a True Dragon! As death loomed near, it discovered a jade amulet within its soul—a life-saving treasure given by Red Cat, its wise brother. Desperate, it activated the amulet without hesitation! New Terms and Translations: 1. Dao Domain (道域) - This term refers to a significant region or spiritual domain, likely suggesting a level of enlightenment or power surpassing the Divine Domain. It suggests an ethereal plane only accessible through certain means, such as a heavenly ladder. 2. Heavenly Tiger's essence blood (天虎精血) - Refers to a potent mystical substance carrying the pure heritage of the Heavenly Tiger, akin to a powerful life essence. 3. Longyuan Jade Platform (龍淵玉台) - A platform of importance, directly relating to mystical occurrences and infused with spiritual significance, translating literally as "Dragon Abyss Jade Platform." 4. True Dragon (真龍) - A mythical and supreme creature in the novel's universe, held in awe for its legendary might and commanding presence. 5. Tian Seventeen (天十七) - Character speculated to have orchestrated or contributed to current events, possibly a strategist or rank reflecting significance within their faction. **Notes/Changes:** - The consistent use of "Dao Domain" aligns with the expanded understanding of realms and adeptly conveys progression in spiritual exploration. - Heavenly Tiger's essence blood, as described, encapsulates the transcendental nature and deep-seated lineage within the narrative. - Heavenly Tiger and True Dragon highlight the thematic conflict and majesty tied to these representative archetypes, ensuring their legendary status is preserved.